Rheumatology Physician

Benefis Health System in Great Falls, Montana, is seeking a Rheumatology colleague to join their hospital-employed multi-specialty group. This role offers the opportunity to provide patient-focused care within a supportive environment, working alongside a close-knit team of physicians and dedicated clinical staff. The position emphasizes maintaining a work-life balance while practicing medicine in a regional tertiary center.

Practice Info

• Current practice comprised of 1 Rheumatologist (locum), 5 Internal Medicine physicians, 4 APCs, 2 Infectious Disease physicians, and an Endocrinologist
• Will consider hiring rheumatology APP support once a full-time physician is in place, if desired
• Long term, experienced rheumatology nursing team in addition to a robust support staff including: 11 office staff, 22 clinical staff member, and a prescription nurse
• Established patient panel maintained by a long-term locum physician who will remain until permanent placement
• Outpatient clinic has a beautiful infusion suite onsite (non-chemo)
• Epic electronic medical record and good clinical support staffing structures

Compensation

• Nationally competitive compensation structures with guaranteed salaries + productivity and performance bonuses
• Generous sign-on / relocation bonus
• Annual $5,000 CME + $1,000 license/dues
• 5-7% retirement match + 457b program
• Paid malpractice + tail

Benefits

• 8 weeks paid time off (6 PTO, 2 CME)
• Physician wellness programs focused on personal and professional development
• Monthly meetings with highest-level physician and administrative leadership to bring ideas forward and solve issues
• J1 waiver sponsorships for specific specialties with established immigration council

Shift & Schedule

• Physician schedule is flexible: 4 days, 5 days or block schedule
• Will also consider part time if desired

Requirements

• Certification in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound preferred but not required
• J1 waiver or H1B transfer if immigration support is needed